26984 words

deceit

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
(an act of) keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage:

Examples:

The story is about theft, fraud, and deceit on an incredible scale.
When the newspapers published the full story, all his earlier deceits were revealed.
2

Examples:

All we hear from them are lies and deceit.
3
dishonest or illegal methods used by a person or organization in order to get something or to make people believe that something is true when it is not:

Examples:

The company filed a legal claim alleging deceit and breach of contract.

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